KINGDOM DYNAMICS 27;32

            

        The Cross-Cultural Nature of God's Word and Work,

         HUMAN WORTH / DIVINE DESTINY

 

      This text reminds us that different cultures were represented at Calvary and in the church.

          (1  Simon; Wise men of all ages would be honoured to be allowed to perform the task that

            conferred upon Simon of Cyrene, a black man from northwestern Africa. Whether it was voluntary

            or by force, in any case, black hands were extended to help the Saviour bear His cross.

             (2  The Ethiopian eunuch from Africa (Acts 8;26 ) was the first Gentile convert  mentioned 

                by name in the Book of Acts. History reports that he returned to Ethiopia to found the 

                 Abyssinian Christian Church, which exists until this day.  

                Matthew 27 :32 

                     THE KING ON A CROSS 

                Now as they came out they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name.Him they compelled

                to bear His cross.